Septic Tank Install

Septic Tank Repair & Installation

Wastewater, sludge, and scum accumulate in your septic tank. If your tank needs to be repaired or you’re dealing with a leak, trust our team to help you repair it. We can determine the cause of the leak or sludge buildup, and we’ll bring the necessary equipment to assist us in making the appropriate repair.

In addition to septic tank repair, our technicians can also install a new septic system for your property that will work for your usage and needs.

Septic Tank Permitting

Are you planning on installing a septic system on your residential or commercial property? Individuals and property owners who wish to have a OSDTS Onsite Wastewater Treatment Disposal System installed on their property or need to repair an existing faulty system must get a septic system construction permit.

Trust our team to acquire the documents and permits you need to move forward with the project.

Who Needs a Septic Tank?

In densely populated parts of the country, a home’s plumbing system usually connects directly to the municipal sewer line. For more rural areas, municipal sewer lines aren’t available so sewage is treated with a septic tank. If you’re moving into a new construction home or onto land without a pre-existing tank, you’ll be responsible for installing a septic system.

How to Prepare for Your Septic Tank Installation

To ensure septic tank installation goes smoothly, here are a few tips to keep in mind.

Receive Multiple Estimates

Prior to any excavation or signed paperwork, receive estimates from licensed septic tank installers and read reviews about each company using trusted, third-party consumer reviews. Ensure the contractor you select holds the proper insurance and licensing and includes necessary preparations like excavation and drainfield testing in their estimate.

Test the Soil and Obtain a Permit

Septic systems rely on permeable soil surrounding the tank to absorb and naturally treat liquid residue so that it doesn’t contaminate runoff water or leak into the water table. This area is known as the drain or leach field.

Before installing a septic tank, you’re legally obligated to obtain a percolation or “perc” test. This test confirms the soil meets requirements set by the city and local health department. Usually, the soil is required to have adequate amounts of permeable contents like sand or gravel. Once the land passes the percolation test, you’ll be able to obtain a permit and start the installation process.

Note :  If you want to put a septic tank on a piece of land, it must pass the percolation test. We recommend ordering a test before purchasing the land you want to use for residential purposes.

Plan for Excavation

Heavy equipment is needed to excavate the large amount of land necessary for a septic tank. If you currently reside on the land, make sure to budget landscaping costs to fix any damage incurred during excavation.

If you’re building a new home, schedule the excavation at a time when it’ll have minimal impact on the construction process. Typically, this is before paving the driveways and sidewalks, but after the main frame of the home is built.